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Colosseum Arena and Hypogeum

The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, and was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early…

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The Roman Colosseum

One of the most iconic symbols of Rome is the Colosseum.  A trip to Rome is probably not complete without a visit to this historic site.  We booked advance tickets through a tour company so that we did not have to wait in line for a ticket, and even with…

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Happy Independence Day

I was searching for a poem or an inspirational quote for the 4th of July post and came across this poem by Johnny Cash.  The footnote said it was the only poem he every wrote and was never intended to be a song.  He apparently recited it at his 4th…

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Castel San’t Angelo

The Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as Castel Sant’Angelo (English: Castle of the Holy Angel), is a towering cylindrical building in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The building was later used by the popes…

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Arch of Septimius Severus

The white marble Arch of Septimius Severus (Italian: Arco di Settimio Severo) at the northwest end of the Roman Forum is a triumphal arch dedicated in AD 203 to commemorate the Parthian victories of Emperor Septimius Severus and his two sons, Caracalla and Geta, in the two campaigns against the…

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Sunrise Over San Diego Harbor

We pulled into San Diego Harbor at sunrise.  Today we will head to the airport on our return journey to San Antonio.  It’s been a good two-week adventure.  Glad we could spend some quality time with our friends and glad to meet some new ones!  Ready to go again to new…

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